Western District CIB detectives are investigating a series of street robberies that occurred on Saturday 6 October, according to SA Police.
A red Renault Clio, registration S710BBT, was stolen during a break-in at an Exeter home between 7.45am on Friday 5 October and 3pm the following day.
Investigators have linked the stolen car to five bag snatches on Saturday 6 October. The stolen car was located by police at Salisbury Plain about 6.30pm on 6 October.
At 3.40pm, a woman had her bag stolen at West Lakes Shopping Centre car park.
Just after 4pm, a male tried to steal a woman's handbag as she was walking along North Terrace, Adelaide. The victim was dragged along the ground, but the suspect ran off empty-handed and got into the passenger side of a red hatchback.
About 4.15pm, a woman was pushed and had her bag stolen in Bunnings Mile End car park.
At 4.30pm, while waiting at traffic lights on Greenhill Road, Glen Osmond, a woman had her bag stolen while she was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle.
About 6pm, a woman was sitting at bus stop 24 on Newton Road, Newton, when a man grabbed her bag and ran off to the waiting vehicle.
In each instance, the suspect is described as a young man of Aboriginal appearance, wearing a baseball cap, dark hoodie and shorts.
Anyone who recognises the suspect or has information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
